diesel leeking from the front of the engine

[trickydicky]

i notised a leak from the front of the engine at the start of the week when i got around to looking it is diesel leeking from the cambelt drain hole has anybody got any advise please

[extreme90]

is it deffo diesel ?
if it is, it'll beleaking from the front seal on the injector pump at a guess

[extreme90]

actaully, thinking about it....if its a 200....it could be water aswel

[trickydicky]

its definitely diesel. i thought is was the pump as well anybody know were i can get a seal from. is there any pipes going back from the pump to the tank that may be blocked causing extra pressure on the seals? P.S its a 2.5td engine i wish it was a 200

[LeanneNCharlie]

hi mate. its definately diesel. the front seal on the injector pump will be leaking. it will need sorting asap. i missed this problem on ours and it turned the cam belt in to a soggy sponge which eventually snapped and cost us a full engine rebuilt.

you can get a front seal from Sewells of leeds. there only a couple of quid and usually have them on stock.

hope this helps, charlie.

[trickydicky]

thanks mate is it hard to do or is it experts only

[LeanneNCharlie]

hi. strip it down just like you were doing the cam belt. remove belt and pump pulley,(you will need a puller of some sorts). pop out leaky seal and tap in new seal. put back together. i was advised that the seal tends to leak when the shaft wears but there were no signs of wear on our pump shaft so i just fit a new seal. no signs of leaks so far and thats  6 months ago now.

charlie.

[trickydicky]

nice one i will see if i can order one then. i hope i dont balls it up i could do whith some pics if anybody has any ?

[Les Henson]

You can replace the seal yourself with the pump still in situ. This thread is for the 2.5 N/A engine (TD is the same). 200TDi is the same method, but may use a different seal. The 300TDi is much the same, but requires removal of the injector pump shaft hub.
Be aware that if the fuel is getting on your timing belt - it's highly likely to cause it to snap as the fuel affects the rubber.

http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=5260


Les.

[trickydicky]

WOW thanks mate thats fantastic. just need the bits now then i can get started. i think i need a list

[Les Henson]

The seal for the N/A and TD engines is a Delphi item - part number 7243-006.
You will also need a timing belt (Dayco is same as genuine), belt tensioner, timing cover dust seal, timing cover gasket, and perhaps crankshaft front main bearing oil seal and camshaft seal. Some people change the cam and crank seals as a matter of course, but I only do if there's evidence of a leak.


Les.

[trickydicky]

thanks for that youve been a great help but were do you get all this info from?

[Les Henson]

I've done it once or twice in the past!  :D


Les.

[trickydicky]

douse anybody know were i can order delfi pump parts from? delfi soid they carnt suply anybody who isnt a dealer. i need some were near redditch

[tack43]

Try Sureparts in Howard Rd.  They do some Delfi stuff.

[Les Henson]

Any diesel specialist will be able to sell you one.


Les.

[trickydicky]

well i stripped down the engine yesterday and waited for the pump part to arive when it did it was a boost diafram for a mondao i foned the company envolved who assured me this part would only fitt my pump and a mondao so i have just spent 20 quid and 3 days waiting. i serpose thats whet you get for listening to peaples advice. so i have ordered the correct part whitch will arive monday.i will let you know what happens next

[trickydicky]

ALL DONE AND SORTED. i can now go fishing again